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Henry Olonga


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Henry Khaaba Olonga

Born: 3 July 1976, Lusaka, Zambia
Major Teams: Mashonaland, Matabeleland, Mashonaland 'A', Zimbabwe.
Known As: Henry Olonga
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast


Test Debut: Zimbabwe v Pakistan at Harare, 1st Test, 1994/95
Latest Test:
Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka at Galle, 3rd Test, 2001/02

ODI Debut:
Zimbabwe v South Africa at Harare, 1st ODI, 1995/96
Latest ODI:
Zimbabwe v West Indies at Kandy, LG Abans Triangular Series, 2001/02

First-class debut:
Matabeleland v Mashonaland at Harare, 1993/94

Career Statistics:

TESTS
 (including 12/01/2002)
                      M    I  NO  Runs   HS     Ave     SR 100  50   Ct  St
Batting & Fielding   28   41  10   165   24    5.32  23.40   0   0   10   0

                      O      M     R    W    Ave   BBI    5  10    SR  Econ
Bowling             692    122  2377   59  40.28  5-70    1   0  70.3  3.43

ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS
 (including 16/12/2001)
                      M    I  NO  Runs   HS     Ave     SR 100  50   Ct  St
Batting & Fielding   43   24  13    48   11    4.36  39.34   0   0   12   0

                      O      M     R    W    Ave   BBI   4w  5w    SR  Econ
Bowling             305.1   10  1771   49  36.14  6-19    2   1  37.3  5.80

FIRST-CLASS
 (1993/94 - 2002/03; last updated 09/11/2002)
                      M    I  NO  Runs   HS     Ave 100  50   Ct  St
Batting & Fielding   64   87  24   640   45   10.15   0   0   29   0

                      O       R    W    Ave   BBI    5  10    SR  Econ
Bowling            1616.2  5669  147  38.56  5-70    2   0  65.9  3.50

LIST A LIMITED OVERS
 (1995/96 - 2001/02)
                      M    I  NO  Runs   HS     Ave 100  50   Ct  St
Batting & Fielding   64   35  17   122   29*   6.77   0   0   19   0

                      O       R    W    Ave   BBI   4w  5w    SR  Econ
Bowling            430.3+  2509   67  37.44  6-19    3   1  41.0  5.77

- Explanations of First-Class and List A status courtesy of the ACS.


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The first black cricketer and youngest-ever player to represent Zimbabwe at international level, Henry Olonga has come back from being called for throwing in a Test in early 1995 and rebuilt his action completely. At full pace he is rated as the fastest bowler in the country but still tends to be rather inaccurate, with a tendency to bowl more no-balls and wides than most. He also has had difficulties with injury. His ability as a strike bowler was shown in the 1998-99 tour of Pakistan when he ripped thorugh the experienced Pakistan top order to set up a win in the first Test. He made his first-class debut at the age of 17 in the Logan Cup for Matabeleland against Mashonaland, taking five wickets. He had mixed fortunes the following season, and it came as a general surprise when he was chosen for the Test team to play Pakistan in 1994-95. He took a wicket in his first over but was no-balled for throwing. The problem has not recurred because Henry, after coaching from Dennis Lillee, has modified his action slightly to ensure that there is no longer any question about its legality. Since then he has played frequently for the national side without being certain of his place, especially in one-day matches. He was a member of the Zimbabwean World Cup team in 1995/96 but did not play a match; when selected for the final game he asked to stand down, humbly explaining that he was out of practice and did not feel able to give of his best. He is a fine role model for young cricketers, one whose cheerfulness, humility and positive attitude win him friends wherever he goes (John Ward 1999).


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